Shimizu vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction 9 November 2025
In this thrilling J-League 1 clash, Shimizu S-Pulse host Cerezo Osaka on their home turf. Both teams have shown inconsistent form in recent outings, making every point crucial in their quest to climb the table. The match promises excitement in terms of attacking play: Shimizu S-Pulse have been both scoring and conceding regularly, while their Osaka opponents are renowned for their swift counterattacks. Adding to the intrigue is the fact that their previous encounter ended in a spectacular 4-2 victory for the visitors.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 01 June 2025 and ended with a 4-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter, where Cerezo Osaka played at home:
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 13 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Shimizu S-Pulse and Cerezo Osaka:
- 36 matches played;
- home victories - 9, away victories - 18, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 50 versus 73;
- average total in the first half - 1.31, in the second half - 2.11;
- average total goals per match - 3.42.
Head-to-head statistics Shimizu - Cerezo Osaka
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the J1 League, featuring Shimizu S-Pulse at home against Tokyo Verdy. The game concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 12;
- fouls: 7 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Shimizu S-Pulse are a team aiming to solidify their position in the middle of the league table. Despite recent struggles, they have shown glimpses of quality. Over the last five matches, they've secured one win, two draws, and suffered two losses, clearly highlighting their inconsistency. Their home ground usually brings luck to the "Palms," as they've lost just one of their last thirteen encounters against Cerezo Osaka at home. However, scoring remains an issue, with an average of just 1.11 goals per game, while their defense concedes an average of 1.26 goals.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the J1 League (Cerezo Osaka hosted Kawasaki Frontale). The match ended with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Cerezo Osaka vs Kawasaki Frontale):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corners: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
Cerezo Osaka sit slightly higher in the standings, holding the 10th spot, but their recent form is concerning with three consecutive losses indicating a slump for the Cherry Blossoms. However, they have the potential to seize the initiative, boasting a higher average goals scored per game-1.54 compared to Shimizu S-Pulse, the home team. Away matches pose a significant challenge for them; their last encounter with these opponents ended in a convincing 4-2 victory over the current hosts.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- First-half wins for the home team - 6; for the away team - 4; draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.31;
- Today's home team averages 0.64 goals, while the visitors average 0.67.
First-Half Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse (home) vs Cerezo Osaka (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Wins: 8 (47.06%) vs 1 (5.88%);
- Losses: 5 (29.41%) vs 6 (35.29%);
- Draws: 4 (23.53%) vs 10 (58.82%);
- Average goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.47 vs 1.06.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
- Cerezo Osaka have conceded in the first half in 8 of their last 9 away matches.
- Cerezo Osaka have conceded in the first half in 7 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
- Cerezo Osaka have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (J-League 1).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 36;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 18, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka
- Matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- Wins: 11 vs 13;
- Win percentage: 31% vs 37%;
- Losses: 13 vs 12;
- Draws: 11 vs 10.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 3.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have avoided defeat at home in 12 of their last 13 head-to-head encounters with Cerezo Osaka (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team averages - 1.39 goals, away team - 2.03;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.42;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 26 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka
- Average total in the tournament: 2.37 vs 2.97;
- Average goals scored: 1.11 vs 1.54;
- Average first-half total: 0.51 vs 0.74;
- Average second-half total: 0.6 vs 0.8;
- Shimizu S-Pulse: average home total in the tournament - 1.29;
- Cerezo Osaka: average away total in the tournament - 1.65;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- Total under 3.5 goals has occurred in 8 of Shimizu S-Pulse's last 9 matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.8; at home - 4.59;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 4.2.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.74, away - 4.29;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.9; away - 3.8.
- Cerezo Osaka have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in five consecutive away matches (J1 League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.66 (0.83 for the home team and 0.83 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.63 (1.25 for the home team and 1.38 for the visitors).
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.29; at home - 1.47;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 2.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.06, away - 1.18;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; away - 1.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 36;
- Both teams have scored overall - 26 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Cerezo Osaka
- Total matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 25;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 9 (53%);
- BTTS for Cerezo Osaka away - 12 (71%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Cerezo Osaka away - 4 (80%).
- Shimizu S-Pulse have both scored and conceded in six consecutive head-to-head matches against Cerezo Osaka (J1 League).
- Cerezo Osaka have both scored and conceded in eight of their last nine matches (J1 League).
- Cerezo Osaka have both scored and conceded in seven of their last eight away matches.
- Cerezo Osaka have both scored and conceded in six of their last seven away matches (J1 League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics of both teams, a moderately low-scoring match is anticipated. Shimizu S-Pulse often plays under 3.5 total goals, a trend confirmed by their recent games. Meanwhile, despite Cerezo Osaka's recent defeats, they possess attacking potential with an average scoring rate of 1.54 goals per game. However, the hosts enjoy a home-field advantage, having avoided defeat in 12 of their last 13 head-to-head encounters at home against the visitors. Given these factors, the most likely outcome is a game with a total under 3.5 goals.
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